Plymouth Marjon University Achieves TASS Delivery Site Status

Released: 12.11.26

Students at Plymouth Marjon University will have more opportunities to learn in a high-performance sporting environment after the University was recognised as a Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Delivery Site.

TASS supports some of the UK's promising young athletes, helping them balance their sporting ambitions with education and everyday life. Marjon is one of 47 university-based TASS Delivery Sites across the UK. The accreditation recognises the University's expertise in supporting athlete development and will enable talented athletes across Devon and Cornwall to access specialist performance support closer to home.

For students, it means opportunities to gain experience alongside talented athletes and experienced sports professionals, while learning how athletes are supported to perform at their best.

Chris Puleston, TASS Lead at Plymouth Marjon University, said: "Becoming a TASS Delivery Site is a really exciting opportunity for Marjon and for sport across the South West.

"It means we can provide talented athletes with access to high-quality support, while also creating valuable opportunities for our students to work alongside experienced sports professionals and gain further experience within a high-performance environment.

"I'm particularly looking forward to Marjon building stronger relationships with local athletes, clubs, governing bodies and sporting organisations, and creating a pathway where athletes can access the support they need to reach their potential.

"It's a fantastic opportunity to bring together the expertise and facilities we already have at Marjon and make a real difference to athletes across the South West."

Students studying courses such as Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Therapy, Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation, Football Science, Sport Business Management, Sport Business Coaching and PE, Football Performance Coaching and other sport-related degrees will benefit from being part of a university that plays an active role in supporting talented athletes.

The new status will also help strengthen Marjon's links with sports clubs, schools, colleges, National Governing Bodies and professional organisations, creating further opportunities for student placements, research and industry connections.

For talented athletes in Devon and Cornwall, the development means greater access to support in areas such as physiotherapy, nutrition, strength and conditioning, personal development and sport psychology, without having to travel far from home.

At Marjon, students learn by doing. This latest development is another example of how the University connects learning with real-world experience, helping graduates build the skills, confidence and professional networks needed for successful careers in sport.

Thinking about a future in sport? Whether you want to work in elite performance, coaching, sport science, rehabilitation or athlete support, there's no better way to explore your options than by visiting us in person.

Find out more

• Join us at our next Open Day to tour our specialist sport facilities, meet current students and lecturers, and discover how opportunities like our new TASS Delivery Site can help you gain valuable experience and prepare for a career in the sports industry. Book your place.

• Find out more about Plymouth Marjon University's role as a TASS Delivery Site.